Wright Tech student named by magazine as one to watch
"Ready for adventure? Try keeping up with Liora Wilkins a senior at J.M. Wright Technical High School" is a fitting lead in Stamford Magazine's Fall 2022 edition that features 10 youths to watch. In the 1-page feature, Wilkins, who skipped two grades, talks about her rock climbing and outdoor [...]
New interim principal oversees opening day
Dr. Jayme Beckham was appointed interim principal of J.M. Wright Technical High School following a summer transfer of the school's former top administrator. Dr. Justin Lowe, who served one-year as principal, took a new position in the recently renovated Platt Technical High School in Milford, and is overseeing [...]
IT Students Attend Lt Governor’s Coding Challenge
Several students from J.M. Wright Technical High School were recognized this week during Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz’s Computing Challenge event, an educational coding-based competition for CT students aimed to inspire health and wellness. Over 300 app ideas were submitted from K-12 in several categories and approximately [...]
Students issue call to action on gun violence
In recognition of National Gun Violence Awareness Day and the recent tragic events happening in our country involving gun violence, we at Wright Tech wanted to show our support to the victims and everyone else that has been affected. This PSA is a call to action for change to [...]
Wright Tech seniors have big post-grad plans shows survey
Stamford, CT; June 2, 2022 - A majority of J.M. Wright Technical High School’s seniors will extend their learning at a mix of private, public, and community colleges after the June 20, 2022 graduation ceremony, which will be officiated by U.S. Rep. [...]
Community Garden wins funding under Voice4Change
Two student factions at Wright Tech went head-to-head in a battle royale for $20,000. And it was the community garden idea that came up victorious on Friday, April 8, 2022. Students had submitted two separate proposals to Voice4Change, an initiative by the Connecticut State Department of Education to promote [...]
